2026 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment
OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Dartmouth is proud to offer a comprehensive, flexible benefits program that provides a range of options to support you and your family. Please take this opportunity to review the information below. Click here to access FlexOnline and review your current elections.
Please come back regularly between now and October 27th, as more information becomes available on this page.
What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to:
• learn about benefit changes coming in 2026
• review your current elections
• add or remove dependents from a plan
• re-enroll in a tax advantage plan
• re-establish your Child Care Subsidy
• re-enroll in the gym membership
• change your wellness option
• update your life insurance beneficiaries
Changes take effect on January 1, 2026.
Should I Take Action?
Yes, the Benefits Office recommends that you review your benefit elections annually. You will need to take action if you would like these benefits in 2026.
• Medical/Pharmacy (if covering a spouse)
• Dependent Care FSA
• DCFSA with Child Care Subsidy (ages 0-5)
• General Purpose FSA
• Limited Purposes FSA
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness benefit
Open Enrollment Newsletter
The Open Enrollment Newsletter provides an overview of upcoming plan changes for 2026,
a list of resources to help you evaluate your options and information on where and
how to enroll:
The Open Enrollment Newsletter
Summary of Materials Modification
JVISA Summary of Materials Modification
2026 Benefits Guide
The 2026 Benefits Guide provides an overview of the comprehensive benefits program
Dartmouth offers to help care for your physical, emotional and financial well-being:
Educational Webinars
Please join us for a live educational webinar, where you will learn about the upcoming
benefit changes for CY 2026. You'll even have an opportunity to ask questions of
the benefits team:
One-on-One
FlexOnline Enrollment Assistance
One-on-One enrollment assistance is available throughout Open Enrollment for those
who would like a little extra help navigating the FlexOnline enrollment system. Schedule
a 30-minute session to meet with a member of the benefits team over the phone, by
zoom or in person at 7 Lebanon Street. Availability is limited.
One-on-One
Consultations
NEW FOR 2026
One-on-One consultations are available throughout Open Enrollment for those who have
more complex benefits related issues. Schedule a 30- minute session to meet with
a specialized member of the benefits team over the phone, by zoom or in person at
7 Lebanon Street. Availability is limited.
Benefit Cost Estimator
We encourage you to use the benefit plan cost estimator tool to determine your benefit
costs, prior to enrolling through FlexOnline. Try out different family tiering scenarios.
Rates are based on your anticipated 12/31/25 annual salary and your full time equivalency.
Enrolling in FlexOnline
To simplify the enrollment process, we have created instructions for maneuvering the FlexOnline system and an enrollment worksheet that you can print prior to starting the enrollment process. Fill out the worksheet as you review and make your enrollment decisions, and then use the instructions and worksheet to log in and complete the process.
Educational Videos
If you are unable to attend one the live educational webinars, then we highly encourage
you to watch the recorded version of the webinar in your own time:
2026 Benefit Information
Want to learn more about a specific benefit? We have a webpage for that. Learn more
about each individual benefit that is offered; what's covered, how the plans work,
determine if your provider's are in-network, how to file claims and more.
Emma
The Emma Decision Support Tool is available again this year in FlexOnline. Click
on the "Continue with Audio" button when prompted, answer a few questions letting Emma know how you think you
and your covered family members might use your medical plan in 2025 and get a recommendation
on a medical plan. Click on "Continue without Audio" when prompted to bypass the ask Emma option.
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